ONE MONTH GROCERY SHOPPING | FAMILY OF SIX | EXTREME BUDGET GROCERIES

[@KitchenWhimsy]

Minnesotan here! "It's not even winter at this point, it's harassment." So so so so right with you on that!!!

[@dinabertrand9113]

I was cracking up with that line!!!

[@ellendunn559]

True for Maine, too!

[@lynnkavanagh7361]

I have a friend that moved to Wisconsin . It seems like they got way more snow than we got in Michigan (not including the UP).

[@msimm8612]

I'm a single male who doesn't cook so I usually get up on Sunday morning and head to the supermarket and buy all the store made meals on managers special. $80 for 2 weeks of food and snacks.

[@emilygilstrap31]

I think we can thank the swifties for the drop in egg prices. I didn't believe in the power, but they tweeted to Taylor Swift, who wasn't aware of how expensive they had gotten & and boom, she said she was on it. Next thing you know, egg prices were down. Like less than a week! It was crazy.

[@Macty]

​@@emilygilstrap31what dawg I was about to sell my eggs 😢😢(jk I'm sorry)

[@anniealexander9616]

​@@emilygilstrap31Trust me, it had nothing to do with Taylor Swift. People just stopped buying eggs. The egg section at the local Walmart smelled rotten because nobody was buying.

[@paulafischer1324]

I found a huge clearance ham for $1.30 a pound but it's just me. So of course, I bought it! I diced it all and put 2 cup portions into freezer bags and into the freezer. I think I got 23 bags. Score!

[@cynthiaromero4441]

I made the ultimate score on 11 lbs of premium pork rib for only $13.26!!!!😁 I immediately thought Frugal Fit Mom would be so proud of me!!!

[@srbell1986]

I don't know you, but I am also proud of you! Haha

[@letsgrosh]

same here!!! Go you!!!!

[@shastaleplatt]

I came for the grocery shopping tips, I stayed for Christine! Only you can make grocery shopping look cool 😎

[@lindabeard488]

😊

[@laurinda9009]

True.. she really does!

[@happycook6737]

For syrup, buy a bottle of maple extract and add your own sugar, water. You don't need to cook it long. Tastes better than fake maple from store and loads cheaper.

[@dianecelaya1354]

Amen! I've done this with vanilla extract too

[@r.m.podlewski1887]

I’d rather just sprinkle pancakes & French toast with sugar & real butter.

[@leighdegenhardt485]

Mapeline???? My MIL used to make this every weekend! Back in the day I thought it was so cool! Wowzers! It's still a thing?!!

[@lynnkavanagh7361]

I remember my Dad making that when I was in grade school.

[@christinewilcox7080]

Yes! 2 parts sugar, 1 part water, splash of mapeline extract, bring to boil...nice and hot over waffles

[@steviereybok1472]

😂 my favorite line today!! "It's not winter it's just harassment"!!! Love your videos.

[@carmarasmussen8118]

My local Kroger store (Smith's) had a ton of frozen food on clearance on Friday. Kodiak frozen waffles were $1.80/box, .30 whipped topping tubs, 10-pack burritos $1.50. And Ibotta had $1 back on the waffles. Score!! 🎉

[@LisaofHopewell]

Clearance Naan is a celebration! We also like Aldi's big rectangular flatbreads.

[@justmare111]

Not weird! Raw cauliflower dipped in Ranch is DELICIOUS! Always a go-to item to put on the crudite platter for parties.

[@mistybreeze2702]

Really?! I’ll have to try that for sure!

[@jessicacarpentier4124]

🤚I am usually not a fan of canned veggies but canned green beans are different! Takes me back to my childhood. Great video!

[@sonyaslivingthedreamlindam3382]

I suffer from the same sickness!!! My daughter and her husband came to Sunday dinner, and my daughter said "HOW DO YOU HAVE SO MUCH FOOD?" My dad said "Your mother has a problem " hahaha....I can't stop myself when I see a deal!!!!

[@sabrinavaldez4772]

“It’s not winter, it’s harassment.” LOL!!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

These videos are so satisfying. They really help with the anxiety that inflation has brought on with the larger hauls. Seeing the price differences between the smaller hauls and larger hauls can feel a bit overwhelming, but both are normal and they do average out. Buying the best buys where and when you can is really the best way to keep averaging that out and these videos are a great reminder of that.

[@kdonor]

Syrup: 1 part brown sugar 1 part white sugar 1 part water , heat on stove top til simmering. Remove from heat then add splash of vanilla. Or use 2 parts white sugar 1 part water and add molasses. I've been doing this for 13 years and refuse to pay for a plastic bottle with corn syrup and water.

[@mandy3486]

I am going to try it! We are syrup snobs in my house. A friend's family made their own syrup and we can't go back to the corn syrup now!

[@AKpelmeni]

The way Tiny Dancer started when you were in Fred Meyer. It was like watching a movie. 🤩

[@sheliaswartwood8847]

I am so jealous of all the clearance food that you find!! My Kroger never has that much on clearance. So jealous!!

[@kathyratino962]

Homemade berry syrup would be wonderful for your waffle Wednesdays. Great idea for when you find a really good buy on berries and want to stock up to freeze or for frozen berries when you get a good deal. You can freeze the syrup in freezer bags and stack them flat.

[@RebeccaLunsford-qe2kt]

"It's not winter it's harassment" 😅 I love that. Best quote ever.

[@jonovitzki8667]

You have inspired and helped me stick to our grocery budget! My husband and I hit ALL the grocery stores and go directly to the discount bins to see if there’s anything we can incorporate into our meal plan. 1.99 Turkey breast down from 11.99 ea was out most recent win 😆♥️

[@lovesmesomelilacs-ke5rz]

I just bought a turkey breast for $1.99 lb. And half a ham for $.78 lb.

[@kathleenchambers6485]

If you trim and stick your asparagus ends in some water and put them in the fridge standing up like a flower arrangement, they’ll last longer and be fresher.

[@globetrotting2628]

I agree, I do a Winco run every month and stock up on everything. Their bulk section, produce, pay by the ounce spices are amazing. Costco is across the street so filling up my tank, and getting my monthly run there is a win win. Your grocery hauls are winning!

[@CelluliteYogaPants]

I miss Winco! No stores near me have “bulk” items. I miss being able to refill my spices for cheap… I miss buying just a “little” of a dry good for a meal that we don’t normally eat. (also I have NEVER had a bad customer experience there! The cashiers have always been wonderful…. )

[@lynnkavanagh7361]

I was curious how much protein I got in a day, so I made a list of everything I ate in a recent day. At the end of the day it totaled 99.1, which I thought was pretty good. Then I remembered a comment one of my doctors recently made. I had back surgery in Nov, then at my second post op appointment in December, the doctor said that I healed really well. With the number I came up with when I figured out how much I was getting in protein, I’m sure that was a big part of it. I used to work in a surgery clinic & the nurses always told the patients to be sure & eat lots of protein & it would help them heal & I typically try to do that myself if I’ve had surgery. It’s amazing what good nutrition does for our bodies.

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

Another yummy use for nana…My sister in law brushed it with olive oil and salt (could have been garlic salt) and then warmed it in the oven (not really toasting it) it was so delish! Makes for a great side to regular dishes too.

[@TheFrugalMombot]

RE Cauliflower, not sure if you knew this, but the green leaves on the side can be used similarly to cabbage. I know so many people that cut that part off and throw it away or compost it (which is great too), but you can do so much with it for yourself as well. When you’re trying to save money, it’s such a waste to not use that portion as food. Heck, you could even make sauerkraut or kimchi (both full of probiotics) or just use it in stir fry or add it to a bowl of ramen. So many uses! Also, yes, i like cauliflower raw dipped in ranch as well lol! fellow cajun texan here

[@leytonfortnite4724]

My Kroger has GREAT clearances here and there not every time. $1 Sargento mozzarella, $2# of frozen tilapia, etc. I would NoT have looked for this stuff without your video and love your reverse meal planning to BEAT inflation. I set a $400/ month budget for my family of 5 because I too love a challenge. Well done!!

[@lisagomley]

I lived in Boise for 15 years and moved back to Michigan 1.5 years ago. I think the thing I miss the most is Winco!!! BEST. STORE. EVER!!!

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

My monthly grocery haul video is going up today too 😂. Mine is also pretty realistic for living in the PNW for a family of three. I love seeing bigger family’s hauls as well. Thanks Christine!

[@jamiharder766]

Winco is amazing. Thankful for a grocery store where there are always affordable prices. Weekly winco shopper over here❤

[@gippywhite]

I think I’ve been watching you for 3 to 4 years now. Just a guess, because I’ve lost all concept of time. Anyway, during this entire time I had been looking in my Kroger for the discount stuff. I never could find it. Being a night owl, I always shopped at night, a.k.a. after 9 PM. But six months ago I got a job where I was working overnights again. Which meant that (if I got out on time) I got out around 6:30 AM. Once I finally had a bit of cash, I started going from work directly to Kroger. And I finally found it! I finally found the discount, bakery items, discount meats, and discount salad mixes. I have yet to find any discount naan, but I stop there on the way home at least three times a week. My new chest freezer (7 cu ft) is nearly full of discount chicken, beef, bread, vegetables, broth, and even a little bit of guacamole. Every single thing in that freezer was no more than half price. So thank you for the many years of information! I’m pretty sure I’m set for the next year! 💙💙💙

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Just in case it's been a minute since someone has been reminded... don't forget to ask the stores what day and time of the week they do such mark downs. This is so great.

[@gippywhite]

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 That is a very good tip. Unfortunately, I did ask this at my store a few years back and their reply was, “Just… Whenever.“ But now I see that they do it all in the early morning at my store. I have yet to see a pattern in the days, though. 💙💙💙

[@nancybrewer8494]

I'm in Amarillo, Texas. No Winco, no discount bread store, no salvage grocery, no Aldi, no Costco. We do have a Sam's Club. We could use some grocery options!

[@karalperry2060]

Love both canned and frozen green beans! Totally can't go wrong!

[@kimbarbeaureads]

✋Canned green beans are the best. I like them straight out of the can. This is why I have to cook two cans at a time. The Italian style are my absolute favorite. I am growing them in my living room right now because I am ready for Spring whether WA is or not.

[@rg-mi5hh]

So good how you use money imo. The bread idea is a good one if you have the freezer space. Wise use of money imo.

[@annroberts4593]

I’m so jealous of your outlet and your healthy options I can’t believe that primal kitchen price and jovial,,,, Wow!

[@lp7931]

Love that concept for prioritizing fruits and veggies! Thanks for sharing the podcast. I often refer to Dr. Greger's daily dozen to optimize nutritional needs.

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good Sunday afternoon Frugal Fit Mom. What a haul. Everything looks absolutely delicious. Great job on organizing the pantry. I do believe my favorite item is that box of Korean Beef Bone Soup. 😊😊

[@lindasoderberg9477]

I grew up with canned veggies. No longer do canned peas, but still eat canned green beans and corn. Raw cauliflower is the bomb - I prefer it over cooked.

[@jenniferliegeois5365]

I'm in New Jersey and the price of eggs was up to 7 to 8 ish dollars a dozen and about 13 for 18 count of eggs. Not it's almost back to regular price. I love your videos because I'm a stay at home mom and husband works. You help me with ideas for just how to shop smarter and waist less.

[@darklordmenet]

finally someone that understands that meal planning from the start doesn't always work for small or large families. going backwards works better sometimes. however, there is 1 thing i will say, once a month shopping on food for a large family like mine....not happening....once a month on house hold items, Costco is the friend!

[@reynasoto25]

I miss Fred Meyer. We haven’t had it for 18 years. Took me back to my childhood though.

[@lucyalderman422]

It’s April 2 and I’m southeast of Edmonton Alberta Canada and there is still snow on the ground and the ground is still frozen so you’re not alone on the “man it’s cold here”

[@jennifersjunkmail5935]

Loved seeing the organized, super-stocked fridge - eye candy! 😍

[@wildshadowstar]

I love the frozen single meals because I live by myself and I avoid the occasional food waste by buying them. I do try to catch them when they’re on sale, like Kroger recently had the Smart Ones on sale for 99¢ as one of their weekly digital coupons. Another recent time I was in, I saw an in store deal on a different brand for 99¢.

[@lin90210]

In the UK you are lucky to even get a dozen pack of eggs these days...bird flu is an issue....Could only find free range or organic for £2.50 for 6...oh well it is what it is. Also poor farmers had to endure high fuel prices and overheads and supermarkets don't really ay them enough for their produce...another issue

[@aprilok440]

I love the bulk section at my winco foods.I also love getting those mark downs at Fred Meyer.both are my go to store.

[@maskurade]

I've been using that same "all out of" pad for YEARS. They are the best ever.

[@kathrynkruse4509]

I usually shop at Safeway since it’s 5 mins from my house and all other stores are 20 or more minutes away. But with food prices so high, I decided to drive the 20 mins to Winco once a week and after doing that for a month, I cut my grocery bill in half!! And it’s mostly the exact same items I would have bought at Safeway. It’s definitely worth checking out if you have one.

[@barbarakuhn3235]

Love your videos! I also go to several stores in a week to get the best product/prices. I may have missed it, but I’d appreciate a video on streaming service deals. Thanks for all you do.

[@nicoleewing1318]

I’m so jealous that you can find all those mark down stickers at Fred Meyer. Occasionally I can find discounted breads, but not often. I wish we’d get more discount store options here is Colorado.

[@rachelletalley4071]

Colorado here I pretty much get all my groceries at Walmart. The regular grocery stores are so expensive here! I wish we had more options too.

[@nataliecheney3177]

✋A tsp of stevia and a Tbs of oil or butter, tsp of s n p just cover with water and let it cook down to a tsp of liquid stirring once or twice as you cook. yummy southern green beans!!!

[@lynettemunson7953]

I use Winco for bulk and pantry. Sometimes chicken. But the produce does not last very long. Thanks for sharing.

[@danielleonfirehernandez5150]

I looooove your channel. I am now hooked on clearance shopping. I went back and watched your old videos. Now I’m sad I have to wait for new ones, because I’m out of stuff to watch! 😆

[@samanthashaw8329]

That whole bakery table would go home with me This is how I shop clearance and reduced for quick sale items or out of season and holiday items

[@WhitleyI]

Can you do more videos of what you would cook if you were getting items from a food bank? I love those videos.

[@pancakespandemonium]

We always hit bread clearance and our bread store as a rule but I always start paying extra attention around Easter and other holidays and long weekends. All the kids are home so cheap bread is a must and my kids LOVE a toast bar set up. We get bread, bagels English muffins and I get or make ( whatever is cheaper) specialty cream cheeses and such. Set out some fruit if I’m feeling bougie some scrambled or hard boiled eggs. One of our favorite fun breakfasts!

[@Whatheatherdid]

I felt personally attacked when you said “it’s not winter anymore, it’s harassment” 😂 I live in Saskatchewan, Canada and it’s snowing today on April 2nd. I’m getting real tired of this crap!

[@jenniferkrantz7561]

I am so so envious of the reduced/clearance sections in the stores you shop at. I feel like my area of PA is touch and go in that dept. I will say that my Aldi is exceptional AND we have a Lidl which is not as low as Aldi but comparable. Love your videos. I just wish I could come up with more ideas with the random ingredients I do have in my “pantry” to pull stuff together.

[@LolaDelMarCaribe]

Same, I’m shocked at the deals she’s able to find, I’m from Florida and in my area you don’t see those types a deals. I would save so much if I had stored like that

[@saralorentzen6374]

Yes!!!! Love winco...the savings alone on bulk items!!!! All spices in bulk where you can just get a scoop....its phenomenal

[@steveschumacher1108]

I love good deals also. Every week I stop at our 3 local stores plus Kwik Star if they have a good ad. It is so nice to have a full pantry and to be able to shop the sale ads.

[@countrymommaxoxo2020]

Girl! Your my idol 😂 I just started doing a freezer clean out myself but I need your mad skills to learn how to come up with the meals you do like what to put with what all your meals look so good? Keep on keeping on! Can’t wait to watch the next see what’s in store for us 😊

[@teresamunoz91]

i love these videos because it gives me motivation and shows that I can spend between $50-$75 a week for 2 people (my 4 year old and myself)

[@mizsuzee]

I freakin' love WinCo!!! And yes, the bulk section is awesome!

[@sailormoon784]

Winco is amazing. They don't have as wide of selection as other places such as Walmart, but you can fill a cart for so much less $$

[@simplyfromscratchrecipes]

Eggs are finally down to $2.38 a dozen where we live in Florida, which is great considering what I was paying for the store brand eggs not too long ago. Finally caught the clearance deals at our locally owned Kroger store, Harris Teeter, was so excited! Especially since they were all GF items, which we needed for our daughter. I agree about the fruit, we have made the decision to spend a little extra on the better quality of fruit and vegetables.

[@DeniseHeafey-hq3ik]

ALDI ❤ ILLINOIS 2.38

[@leeanncornell8305]

Here in Aldi in Maryland too. ❤

[@pamelathomas6822]

HEB south Texas $2.74 a dozen of large eggs,were almost $5 a dozen during peak prices,used to be under $2,still much better then $5

[@DeniseHeafey-hq3ik]

Gas prices R unfortunately going UP here Illinois* If your interested stock UP Dollar General Store when U sign up online 5.00 Discount coupon when U spend 25.00 GOD BLESS🙏 EACH🤳 EVERYONE🙏

[@simplyfromscratchrecipes]

@@pamelathomas6822 I agree, definitely better than $5, I believe ours got as high as $6 for a dozen store eggs. The 18 ct were over $9 at one point. Crazy!

[@PattyWatts-jz4em]

cauliflower with a dip, one of my favorites!

[@sarahL1991]

I love those 60 eggs containers. My daughter and husband's breakfast of choice is scrambled eggs and toast. My daughter also loves boiled eggs with Ramen noodles.

[@tanyaharpster4586]

Good to see all the cruciferous veggies!! So good for the gut! Love them raw too with ranch!! Hello from PA!! Darn no Winco out here:(

[@peggypeters6676]

How can they be good for the gut cause when I eat them I go into orbit

[@Pope_Party_of_6]

✋ Canned green beans, sautéed with olive oil, balsamic, garlic salt, pepper, & Cavendar’s. Cook them till carmelized. You’re welcome 😉

[@TheAdamsFamily6212]

"Hold me closer, tiny dancer..." 😂 Love it! Lol. I'm so excited for this video.. I love grocery shopping with Christine ❤️

[@gwenroireau6203]

Aww well as you said he died doing what he loved. RIP Ronnie

[@deannetemple6937]

I always enjoy your videos. I take such satisfaction in getting great deals...and am always floored at the clearance prices where you are! Im in British columbia, Canada and although I score amazing deals: seems yours are so much better. Im a single mom of 3 boys and am constantly on the hunt for more dollar-stretching ideas. Thanks for being here (even though its via a screen) to encourage and motivate XOXO

[@doveandolive1153]

That 800 gram challenge sounds great to ensure your getting in your fruit, veggies and they even include legumes, beans and lentils. Thanks for sharing Christine!

[@JAWELSH2008]

I am in Omaha for a quick getaway and there’s a Kroger affiliate here! I got a decent haul for $55 using those amazing digital coupons! I cannot tell you how I can girled when I found Bakers and how I geeked out over their app! Tomorrow we will be scouring the meat case looking for the reduced stickers! I cannot wait!!

[@danaa6283]

Most of my shopping is at Winco. They have the best overall prices around and they are employee owned so the staff are amazing!

[@melindaridinger3008]

I also do the same. I shop at different stores to save. We have also cut out processed foods and we feel so much better. Thank you for sharing.

[@melissasippy6629]

I want to see your meal prep with all this. Especially the salads.

[@kburke3849]

🤚 Green Beans! I grow them! I can them! I feed them to everyone!

[@1inabazillion]

i love canned green beans. lots of times i will be craving "green" and i will open a can, drain it and eat the green beans right out of the can.

[@CCS1780]

I’m binge watching your videos - honestly your videos are so helpful. You are down to earth and relatable.

[@laurashoemaker8786]

Agree with Boer’s head. It’s the best. We have one of their processing plants here in Holland, MI where I live. ☺️ Eggs are 2.22 a dozen at Aldi. Lowest price around us so far.

[@AWordofHope]

Yes egg prices have been going down here in my part of NC. I bought a dozen for $2.39 yesterday. Love your videos.

[@robino941]

I would love those bite sized baking truffles. Great job finding deals!! 💙

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

You just eat those straight from the bag, right? 🤣Heck, they're cheaper than a candy bar.

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Eggs are now the bargain price of 1.99/dozen at my Kroger affiliate and Walmart is about the same or a bit less. So proud of you for passing up the clearance protein at Fred Meyer! I know it took restraint!😂👏 🤚 to canned green beans (cook them with some bacon) but my dieting dog gets a can of green beans daily.

[@stillsimplystephanie]

Eggs are finally under $4/dozen in my area. I didn’t realize WinCo was in California! I just looked it up and there’s none directly in my area, but there is one on my way back into town from where I usually travel so I may have to check it out next time I do a road trip!

[@lovelife7343]

Shopping my freezer and pantry this week. I need to spend $4 this week to make all my meals . Love buying discounts and reverse shopping to make meals.

[@stefanielynn84]

I agree about the snow. I'm in Utah and it's been insane. April 4th and we have a fresh 6 inches. Ski resorts will be open til end of May. I am over it. I was over it 2 months ago.

[@tjloutzenhiser2503]

i love my winco. i spend about 300.00 per month for a family of 5 adults. love their bulk section. save alot on bulk.

[@bobbiboozer8956]

👍🏼I love when you touch all the things!

[@Amv332]

Here me out… series suggestion… walk us through the process of starting a new outside hobby with kids… like everything you will need to get an do to bike with a baby in the heat…

[@Brandie-12345]

We are a WinCo household 99% of the time. We hit up Safeway for sale items (mostly meat when they have the $10 off $50). Our Walmart is only grocery and pharmacy so OTC meds is the cheapest there overall. Oh also I work part time at DT so a bit there is cheaper than all else. Top Ramen 5 count $1.25 beats other stores in our area also the cherry pie filling is amazing 2 cans to make a pie so $2.50 vs $5 yes please. Also Grocery Outlet for some fun stuff mostly. Lastly Costco every 3-4 months.

[@jmobennett88]

I wish I could do this. I have 7 kids and I just don't know how to hit up multiple stores. I check Albertsons every Wednesday when their ad comes out and shop winco for the rest.

[@karendavies9434]

Loved this, I’m really bad at budgeting so this has been so helpful

[@nozzymac8541]

I cannot do canned green beans! Ate then as a kid, thought they were awful. But I love fresh! I buy eggs from a local hobby farm, their raspberries last years were amazing. The eggs are $7 (CDN) a dozen and I’m happy to pay that because I know her chickens are happy and treated well. But I understand a lot of families can’t afford that.

[@psymompa]

Love local eggs. As for green beans, can is just not for me. I buy the big bag at Costco and the family loves them with some sweet and spicy chili sauce.

[@carolynscales8277]

Love canned green beans. I don't know why some people prefer the frozen ones.

[@FrenchToastedSouls]

Winco is great. Even with inflation they are still very affordable. Their deli premade meals and sandwichs are wonderful too

[@beckym.macias6285]

You my dear are great!! You have lots of usable information and easy to follow advice!! Plus you are funny and I enjoy your humor!! God bless you!!

[@sandradummer4726]

Your food haul looks great, looks as though you got some great buys.

[@mummyinatutu]

Favourite moment from any video ever "it's no longer winter, it's harassment " 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lanew22]

I used to make my own deli meat to save money. I would just oven roast a frozen turkey breast from Walmart (it used to be $9.98 but I don't know what it is now) and then use a slicer to slice it! Saved us so much money and also the extra salt they add!